Alluvial fans in the Death Valley region, California and Nevada / by Charles S. Denny.
| Author/creator | Denny, Charles Storrow, 1911- |
| Other author | United States. Department of the Interior. |
| Other author | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Washington : U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1965. |
| Description | iv, 62 pages : illustrations, maps (5 folded (4 color) in pocket) ; 29 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Geological Survey (U.S.). Professional paper, 466 Geological Survey professional paper ; 466. ^A16492 |
| Contents | Abstract -- Introduction -- Method of study -- Definitions and symbols -- Geography -- Shadow Mountain fan -- Geology -- Geomorphology -- Modern washes -- Abandoned washes -- Origin of washes -- Desert payment -- Origin of pavement -- Pediment -- Origin of the Shadow Mountain fan -- Fan east of Alkali Flat -- Fans surrounding hills near Devils Hole -- Bat Mountain fan -- Fans east of Greenwater Range -- Fans in Greenwater Valley -- Death Valley fans -- Characteristics of fans -- Size and relation to pediments -- Fan-building washes -- Washes heading on a fan -- Conclusions -- References cited -- Index. |
| Abstract | A survey and interpretation of some aspects of desert geomorphology. |
| Local note | Joyner- FOR JOYNER LIBRARY HOLDINGS OF THE SERIES, GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PROFESSIONAL PAPER, SEARCH BY CALL NUMBER QE75 .P9. |
| General note | "A survey and interpretation of some aspects of desert geomorphology." |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 59) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Denny, Charles Storrow, 1911- Alluvial fans in the Death Valley region, California and Nevada. Washington, U.S. Govt. Print. Off., 1965 |
| Other title | Death Valley region. |
| LCCN | gs 65000198 |
| Govt. docs number | I 19.16:466 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | General Stacks | QE75 .P9 NO. 464-466 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |